The Crusader States After The Second Crusade

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why did Nur ad-Din pursue a high form of jihad?
after recovering from a serious illness he went on a pilgrimage to Mecca and in 1163 he suffered a rare defeat to the Franks. These two experiences led him to pursue a higher form of jihad
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How did Nur ad-Din promote Sunni beliefs?
set up Mosques and schools, used poets and writers to press the message home, stressed the importance of Jerusalem as a place of pilgrimage and the need to bring the sacred city back to the rule of the faithful followers of the prophet
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how were the problems of succession still impacting Antioch?
Constance, Raymond's widow had inherited Antioch from her father, she had 4 children and the Franks believed she needed the guidance of another husband, she begged to differ
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How was Constance to find a new husband?
given choice of 3 men, then 3 more if none suitable, then she could choose herself if still none suitable
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who did Constance ask for advice and what happened?
she asked Manuel I for advice who was pleased with this opportunity to increase his influence in Antioch. but he sent his middle-aged brother-in-law who was far less handsome than her previous husband Raymond had been. she rejected him
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how was the issue of Constance finding a husband resolved and what impact did this have?
made her own choice, married Raymond of Chatillon who had no money, following or political ability. he fell out with the patriarch and had Aimery arrested. The patriarch decided Aimery should live in Jerusalem, this undermined the unity of the state
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why was Edessa no longer viable?
it had been largely destroyed under Muslim control
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who was Raymond of Tripoli's wife?
Hidierna
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How was the marital affairs of Raymond of Tripoli impacting Tripoli?
in 1152, Hidierna refused to stay with her husband, Raymond of Tripoli. Melisende (King of Jerusalem's mum) mediated and suggested Hidierna come to Jerusalem for a while. On their way there they heard news that Raymond had been murdered by assassins.
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How were the assassins impacting the success of Tripoli?
the assassins were Shi'a. The assassination resulted in the need for a regency in Tripoli. The franks also committed a murderous assault on the native population.
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where did Hidierna go next?
she returned to Tripoli with her children and Melisende, and assumed the regency
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who was Baldwin III in relation to Melisende?
he was her eldest son
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who was Amalric in relation to Melisende?
he was Melisende's younger son
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How did succession hinder the kingdom of Jerusalem?
Tension between Melisende + her son King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. She made her younger son Amalric Count of Jaffa to isolate Baldwin in Acre. Baldwin requested the patriarch make ruler of Jerusalem. there was civil was and Melisende was removed.
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